Corn harvest in Livingston County is 70 to 80% complete. Livingston County FSA Executive Director Raysha Tate says the weather is helping with the harvest and the yields are not […]
Drought Assistance For Livestock Producers
As Livingston County is one of several counties under the Drought Monitor at D-3 or Extreme Drought Conditions livestock producers may be eligible for assistance. Livingston County FSA Executive Director […]
FSA Offers Assistance Programs For Drought Affected Producers
Livingston County and five other local counties have reached D-3 or Extreme Drought Conditions according to the USDA Drought Monitor. Livingston County FSA Executive Director Rasha Tate says this makes […]
Drought Affects In Livingston County
Local producers are watching the weather, their fields and the markets as drought conditions in the local counties remain at D2 – Severe Drought. Farm Service Agency Livingston County Executive […]
Local Producers Urged To Report Drought Conditions
The US Drought Monitor shows nearly all of the local counties are under a Moderate Drought, with the southern half of Chariton County in a Severe Drought. Livingston County FSA […]
USDA Releases Pilot Cattle Marketing Tool
USDA recently released the pilot for a Cattle Market program for producers. Taylor Cox, with USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, says the Pilot program provides in-depth information on what cattle are […]
Mo Department of Agriculture Announces FREE AgriStress Helpline
An AgriStress Helpline for Missouri producers is available through the Missouri Department of Agriculture. The helpline is a free and confidential service available to Missouri producers and rural families seeking […]
Planting Progress
While much of the fieldwork ahead of planting was completed, some of the area farmers are falling behind due to rainfall. Livingston County FSA Executive Director Raysha Tate says corn […]
Three Area Farmers Take Honors In Missouri For The National Corn Growers Association
Three area farmers earned top honors for the State of Missouri in the National Corn Growers Association 2021 contests. Aaron Landes of Jamesport placed 1st in the Conventional Non-Irrigated Class, […]
USDA: Cold Weather Can Benefit Farmers
Who likes Cold Weather?   USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says many farmers do, as it actually serves a purpose. Rippey says short spurts of cold are not enough. He says much […]